From Japan to Egypt (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2017, From Japan to Egypt is a comedy film directed by Mahmoud Karim, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Muharram falls in love with a Japanese diplomat named Sakura, they get married and have twins. But she returns to Japan with the kids without his knowledge because of the difficult living conditions. Seven years later, they reach an agreement that the children come for six months to stay with him, but under conditions.
Who’s in it. From Japan to Egypt stars Ahmed Eid, Hesham Ismail, Eman Al Sayyed and Mohamed Tharwat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, From Japan to Egypt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch From Japan to Egypt page.
If you liked it. Fans of From Japan to Egypt tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch From Japan to Egypt (2017)?
- In US, From Japan to Egypt is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is From Japan to Egypt worth watching?
- From Japan to Egypt holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in From Japan to Egypt?
- From Japan to Egypt stars Ahmed Eid, Hesham Ismail, Eman Al Sayyed, Mohamed Tharwat and Mohamed Abdel Moaty.
- When was From Japan to Egypt released?
- From Japan to Egypt was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.